Astino Bhd

Astino Berhad (**3085-X), a company listed on the Main Board of the BMSB is an integrated group of companies whose principle activities include manufacturing and trading of metal roofing sheets, PVC/P.E. products and other building materials.

ASTINO BERHAD was incorporated in the year 2000 as a holding company of Astino Group of Companies which currently comprises:

1.Ooi Joo Kee & Brothers Sdn. Bhd.

2. Astino (Malaysia) Colour Steel Sheet Sdn. Bhd.

3.Astino Southern Sdn. Bhd.

4. Astino Netting Sdn. Bhd.

5.Astino Marketing Sdn. Bhd.

6.Astino Scaffolding Sdn. Bhd.

7. Astino Agro-House Multi System Sdn. Bhd.

8. Astino Agro Equipment Sdn. Bhd.

9.Astino Metal Industries Sdn. Bhd.

10.Astino Plantations and Properties Sdn. Bhd.

The listing of ASTINO BERHAD on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad in the year 2003 has further strengthened the foundation of the Group and set the path to achieve further corporate growth and expansion.

Under the brand name of ASTINO®, the Company has established itself as one of the leading industrial enterprise in the field of building products with three major manufacturing plants located at strategic locations in Peninsular Malaysia. The Group has weathered the economy storm successfully and continues to record impressive profit achievement and capital growth. The average turnover growth of the Group was about 15%. With expansion plans to be gradually implemented in coming years, the Group's turnover and profitability are expected to further enhance.

The successes of ASTINO BERHAD were built on the company's commitment to strive for continuous improvement on quality product and excellence in services. The Group is innovative and focuses in its drives to be corporation of distinction for the sustained well-being of its customers, shareholders and employees.

Today, the listing of Astino Berhad on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange will further strengthen the foundation of the Group and at the same time it will set the path to achieve yet another milestone in its corporate growth and expansion.